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Grilled Onions

Learn how to make perfectly grilled onions every time with this easy-to-follow recipe! Grilled Vidalia onions go great on burgers, and taste amazing!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 77 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 sweet onions
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chopped parsley to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Peel off the outer layers of the onions and discard. Leave the root end intact to make it easier to cut the onions.
For grilled onion slices:
  1. Lay the onion on its side on your cutting board, and cut the onions into ½ inch thick slices. Cut off the root and discard. You should get about 4-6 rings per onion. Carefully slide the metal skewers through the center of the onion rings, while holding down the rings with your other hand.
For grilled onion chunks:
  1. Cut the onion in half vertically. Make three vertical cuts into each half and then slice them in half crosswise. Cut off the root and discard. You should get 12 chunks per onion. Carefully slide the metal skewers from the smaller part of the onion chunk through to the larger side. Add as many onion chunks that can fit on a skewer (3-6)
Grilling Instructions:
  1. Drizzle the onions with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Use a brush to spread the olive oil and seasoning all over the onions on both sides.
  2. Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium heat and oil the grates or pan. Place the onion skewers directly on the grill. Cook for 5 minutes, then try to flip (if sticky, keep on for 1-2 more minutes) and cook for 5-7 more minutes until they easily release off the grill and have softened.
  3. Serve immediately with fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • Tip: When grilling onion slices or chunks don't leave out the skewer. It really makes a difference and will keep more onions on your plate than down in the grate! 

Nutrition Information

Calories 77kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 14mg (1%) Potassium 131mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 77

% Daily Value*

Calories 77kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Potassium 131mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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